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V799 FCJ

1999 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,582 mi
Last recorded119,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 FCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 119,582 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly back on o/s

Fail 8 Jul 2010 119,578 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 108,608 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 108,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 100,104 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 100,079 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 91,463 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,646 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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V799 FCJ is a 1999 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 64,917 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V799 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V799 FCJ registered?

V799 FCJ is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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